How to keep warm in wheelchairs

“As winter approaches, I am thinking of those using electric wheelchairs. The most common complaint I have heard is that the arm and hand become so cold that it is very difficult to steer the chair. We found heat pads excellent. They had an adhesive back, so they would stick to vest or pullovers, and keep the circulation going in the hand. They could last up to twenty hours, and never became so hot that they caused burning. If it was windy, we found using a balaclava over the joystick helped enormously! It allowed freedom of movement for the hand, while protecting it from the elements.

Something else that might be of interest to those with cold extremities. I have discovered "heat holder" socks: I bought them for someone to see if they worked, and they have been described as luxuriously warm. They have long pile cushioning which adds comfort and support and increases the tog rating.

What about you, do you have any solutions? Please share them with the Patient Innovation community!